In his weekly crime report, Mountain Brook Police Lt. Michael Herren informed area residents of the page's creation and directed them toward the site.

"Please 'Like' the page for information, helpful tips, and photographs," said Herren.

So far, the department's Facebook posts have consisted of historic pictures depicting traditional Mountain Brook Police cars and their more recent counterparts--fancy gadgets and all. Eventually, said Herren, the goal is to use the page in a manner similar to other departments in the area; in essence, to promote more interaction between the police and everyday citizens.

"The Facebook page was created in order to increase public awareness and the flow of information," said Herren. "The Facebook page gives us the opportunity to communicate with people who we do not normally reach and to increase communication with other law enforcement agencies that utilize Facebook."

After all, that's what Facebook says it's all about: to "Connect and share with the people in your life."

Now, the Mountain Brook Police Department can not only communicate with the techiest residents, like Herren said, but can also interact with the countless other police department on the social media site.

Other departments currently using Facebook, to name a few, include: the Birmingham Police Department, Hoover Police Department, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Irondale and Alabaster Police Departments.

Still, all departments, including Mountain Brook's, warn that the site does have its limits. A public notice on the page reminds residents that "Facebook is not a method to report an incident, accident or crime in progress. If you have an emergency dial 911."

To view the official Mountain Brook Police Department Facebook page for updates and more information, click here.